2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class EV rediscovered

  • Electric Mercedes-Benz GLC class, which was spied on before 2026 US start
  • New EV is sold EQC Electric Compact Crossover abroad
  • High-performance AMG variant planned

Mercedes-Benz was discovered to test a prototype for an electrical compact crossover that replaces the EQC. It is due in 2026, probably as a model 2027 for the USA, and will come together with an electric C-Class.

The EQC is the compact crossover, the debut of which marked the arrival of the EQ-Sub-Brand from Mercedes for electric vehicles. The basis on a platform that was originally developed for gas -powered vehicles Mercedes ultimately turned his decision To offer it in the United States

2021 Mercedes-Benz EQC

2021 Mercedes-Benz EQC

This will not be the case for the successor of the EQC, which is called A GLC class with EQ technologyOr something in this effect to reflect its positioning in addition to the gas-powered GLC class area. According to the latest name strategy from Mercedes, EVS will use an “EQ technology” tension, while hybrids “will be used with the EQ hybrid technology”.

The EV prototypes of the GLC class can be seen together with the gas-powered GLC class in some recordings, which reveals the similar size of the vehicles, but also the contrasting design. The roof line of the EV is more back and the front end is unique and offers a somewhat rounded look compared to the regular GLC class. Mercedes has given up a plan so that its EVS distinguishes from comparable gas -powered models.

2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class EV Spy Shots photo over a balance sheet

2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class EV Spy Shots photo over a balance sheet

To underpin the vehicle will be Mercedes’ Neue Mb.ea -Dedized EV platform. It is not clear which performance goals are planned, but the EV class should have a range of more than 300 miles in at least one variant. A high-performance AMG variant is also planned.

The Mb.ea platform was announced in 2021 together with an MMA platform, the Mercedes for vehicles that are smaller than the segments of the C-Class and the GLC class. The MMA platform supports both hybrid and electrical drive trains, and we will see this year in a newly designed CLA class. The new CLA class will reach the United States as a 2026 model.

Teaser for 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA class

Teaser for 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA class

Have both the Mb.ea and the MMA platforms 800-volt-electric systemsenable the high charging rates. Mercedes has confirmed the possibility of adding 186 miles in 10 minutes if it starts at 10% of the load state. The cars can also be charged from 10% to 80% in less than 22 minutes.

Mercedes also has EV platforms for future vehicles and AMG vehicles. An AMG.EA platform will be debut in an electric replacement for the AMG GT-4-Türer Coupé at the end of next year, while a VAN.EE platform 2026 will be debut in a new medium-sized van family.